Hunter J. François Library, SALCC

Essentials Tools for Writing Your Literature Review!

We also offer information literacy workshops to equip our students with these essential research skills.
Contact : 📧 [email protected]

Tools Designed by: Asad Naveed

Wishing all our valued patrons and well wishers a joyous, peaceful holiday season from all of us at the Hunter J François Library!🎄 🎅🏽🎁

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our kind sponsors and donors who continue to support our library’s initiatives, particularly during National Library Week every year.

Best wishes to all for a successful and prosperous 2025🎉

💡For more information on writing effective literature reviews please access our scholarly database at : www.salcc.edu.lc/library

𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐋𝐚 𝐑𝐚𝐲𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 📚✨

On December 6, 2024, we proudly handed over the newly revitalized library at the Anse- la- Raye Primary School! This project, led by the Hunter J. François Library and supported by incredible partners, highlights the transformative power of collaboration and the vital role of literacy and libraries in education.

Special thanks to the Ministry of Education, the Parliamentary Representative for Anse La Raye / Canaries, Principal and Teachers of the ALRPS, the Board, Principal, Management and Staff of the SALCC, US Peace Corps, our kind donors, and everyone who made this dream a reality.

Together, we’ve created a dynamic learning space for the children in the community of Anse La Raye that will inspire curiosity, creativity, and academic excellence for years to come.

Here’s to a brighter future where every child has access to the resources they need to thrive in a safe, learning environment! 🌟

We hope you enjoy the highlights 📸

We are excited to host the first ever “Book Fair” at SALCC as part of the 2025 Nobel Laureate Festival!

Registration is open to writers of all ages here and in the diaspora!

New Registration Deadline extended - Friday, December 13, 2024

✍️To register, scan the QR code or ✍️ 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍 𝐔𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7BuaT0yefhAH6q7MSK8HrMFl-S3Eon9Xm_B_UpcbCCKY-QA/viewform?pli=1

🗓️SAVE THE DATE EVERYONE & CLEAR YOUR CALENDARS!

Don’t miss this exciting opportunity!

✍️ 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍 𝐔𝐏 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc7BuaT0yefhAH6q7MSK8HrMFl-S3Eon9Xm_B_UpcbCCKY-QA/viewform?pli=1

Early morning library patrons at Sir Arthur Lewis Community College - get a head start to their day 📖📚✍️

Our libraries are open daily to serve!

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Do you know an individual who has made a remarkable impact on or the global field?

Nominations are now open for the IFLA Honours and Awards! 🏆✨

Submit your nomination here: bit.ly/4fLMM48

We are proud to announce that our Hunter J. François Library (HJFL) has joined the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).

With IFLA membership, the Hunter J. François Library gains access to a wealth of benefits, including the ability to collaborate with peers worldwide, participate in professional development activities, and stay informed about significant developments in the library field.

Read more: https://salcc.edu.lc/news/hjfl-ifla-membership.php

𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑨𝒓𝒕𝒔! 🌟
We are proud of Shyne Savory, an outstanding Sir Arthur Lewis Community College student and recipient of the 🇱🇨2024 Outstanding Youth in Literary Arts Award!

🎉Shyne’s achievements include winning our library’s 2024 WORRRD Up Poetry Slam with her piece 𝑫𝒊𝒂𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒂 ✍️ and contributing to writing and directing plays.

Reflecting on her journey, Shyne shared:
“I wasn’t expecting to win the award, but I’m extremely grateful to all of the library staff at Hunter J. François Library, SALCC for providing the platform for me to start writing and performing poetry, and for being the heart of the two libraries that I love so much - Derek Walcott Library and the Hunter J François Library. I did not anticipate that I could have gone this far in the space of just one year.”

Congratulations, Shyne! We’re thrilled to support your literary journey. 📖💫

🎉𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒐𝒏 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕, 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒚!

After 33 years of dedicated service to the Hunter J. François Library, Mandy retires.

From 1991 to 2024, she played an invaluable role at our library, and in the later years took great care attending to our library’s digitization efforts aimed at preserving our institution’s rich history for future generations.

Thank you for your service!

🎉Our Library is now a member of the IFLA - International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions

IFLA warmly welcomes the following new members:

Biblioteca Regional de Madrid Comunidad de Madrid – Spain
Le Centre National de Documentation du Maroc – Morocco
Chinese University of Hong Kong (Shenzhen) Library – China
Dar AlKutub AlQataryya – Qatar
Hunter J. François Library, SALCC, Sir Arthur Lewis Community College – Saint Lucia
Keystone Academy – China
Library of the State Great Hural (Parliament) of Mongolia – Mongolia
Ministry of Education Seychelles, School Library Services Unit – Seychelles
Ministry of Education – Seychelles
The National Assembly of Seychelles – Seychelles
Rabdan Academy Library – United Arab Emirates
Sancho el Sabio Foundation – Spain
The Althingi Library, Parliament of Iceland – Iceland

We look forward to your engagement and involvement! 🤝

Shout out to our newest followers! Excited to have you onboard!

Thank you friends!

Melonie Lubin, Bigshem Emmanuel, Zakiya Griot Gill

𝑻𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒌 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑩𝒚 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝑩𝒐𝒐𝒕𝒉!

We had an amazing time connecting with students and staff at the recent Clubs and Sports Fair on the grounds of the Sir Arthur Lewis Community College! A huge thank you to everyone who visited the library booth and supported the soft launch of four of our initiatives.

We’re thrilled to announce:

📚21 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 have already registered for the upcoming WORRRD Up Poetry Slam!

📖85 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 have shared their reading interests by participating in the College Fiction Survey.

📢 48 𝒔𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒔 have signed up to become part of the first ever cohort of 𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑳𝒊𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑨𝒎𝒃𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒅𝒐𝒓𝒔!

Stay tuned for more exciting updates- we’re just getting started!